| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $202.97 | 4.683% | $212.4751 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.27 | 9.873% | $37.6535 | $37.65 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.28 | 12.809% | $56.7204 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.44 | 7.706% | $151.2623 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.70 | 4.174% | $109.0702 | $109.07 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.32 | 8.454% | $269.313 | $269.31 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.63 | 3.453% | $26.515 | $26.52 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.61 | $863.0095 | $863.01 | $862.95 | $863.10 | |